Take these,
all those lttle strips that you get when you're trying to straighten the edges of your fabric (lots of them in my case, I never manage to square up my fabric in one go).
Cut out two donuts of cardboard, (I'm sure everybody already knows how to make a pom pom, but you know, just in case somebody doesn't, I'll run through it)
Mine measured approx 6cm diameter, smaller circle 2.5 diameter.
Wrap wrap wrap your fabric around both circles (use a large crochet hook to pull the fabric through when the hole gets tiny).
Snip snip snip through all layers.
Get a long strip of fabric and tie tightly between the two cardboard circles.
Cut away cardboard and hang pom pom somewhere.
I choose this corner of Molly's room, being very careful not to break my neck negotiating the mess on the floor.
Bad girl, she's not nice and tidy like me.
Cough cough.
While I think of it, somebody e-mailed me to ask if they could use one of my tutorials to make a Softie for Mirabel, somehow I've lost the e-mail, but yes of course, any of the tutorials here can be used for any charitable cause anytime.
Have a great weekend everybody.
P.S. Typepad, I am still not happy with you.
they look sweet. i'd never think to do that.
your stash looks a little bit like mine. all over the place. i'm notorious for pulling things out and then never putting it back!
Posted by: Peta | June 13, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Such a great cute idea.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | June 13, 2008 at 02:10 PM
Gorgeous idea!!!!! And as for being such a tidy mummy - I applaud you! I'm tidy like that too!!!! (choking quietly over here!)
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | June 13, 2008 at 02:12 PM
What a lovely idea!
...and I think your stash looks a whole lot tidier than mine ;D
Posted by: Christine | June 13, 2008 at 02:23 PM
*Gasp* this is the first craft room stash I have seen that looks like mine - I thought everyone else had neatly folded and stacked shelves. Phew. Thanks for the pom pom idea - I love it!
Posted by: Anna | June 13, 2008 at 02:35 PM
Wellcome back!
The pompons are great!
Posted by: méri | June 13, 2008 at 02:42 PM
I knew there was a reason I was keeping them!
For some reason typepad still haven't upgraded me! I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing!
Posted by: Gemma | June 13, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Now those are worth taking the scissors to my leftover bits for! Genius.
And Molly's quilt is so Oilily. If I had something wonderful on my bed, perhaps I'd keep my room tidy. I know where my boys get their messy habits, unfortunately.
Posted by: Ali | June 13, 2008 at 02:51 PM
What a great idea for all those scrappies! And I'm not happy with Typepad right now either....
Posted by: Meryl | June 13, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Brilliant!!
Posted by: Alesia | June 13, 2008 at 03:15 PM
the pompoms are BRILLIANT! great idea!
Posted by: Karmela | June 13, 2008 at 03:30 PM
They are so wonderful! What a great idea.
Posted by: alice | June 13, 2008 at 03:37 PM
Neat-o! (um, maybe not the room so much, but then mine is not so tidy either) I've been wanting something to hang up here and there and this is perfect-o!
Posted by: jenny b harris | June 13, 2008 at 03:42 PM
Hi:
I think your blog is adorable!!! Your "attitude" is super. I love your kitten's names, the title of your post "Alternatives to locking your children in a cupboard" and your artistic creations!!!
Your daughter's room is so cool.
Thanx for the pom pom tutorial; been a good refresher one : )
Peace
carole from california
Posted by: carole | June 13, 2008 at 04:08 PM
Love them! I'd like a whole Christmas tree of your little fabric baubles. Love the room too, looks like you've been very busy. Are those blue peonies on the wall? Gorgeous.
Posted by: joanie | June 13, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Great idea! They look so sweet.
Posted by: Mary | June 13, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Thank you for the pompom idea and for a realistic view of a craft area!
Posted by: Barbara | June 13, 2008 at 05:03 PM
Thank you for the pompom idea and for a realistic view of a craft area!
Posted by: Barbara | June 13, 2008 at 05:03 PM
I love this idea! Now I'm going to have to get another box for those type of scraps. That's how I "organize". :)
Posted by: Stacey | June 13, 2008 at 05:58 PM
GENIEARSE. Wow, I might even manage to make one of those!
Although I imagine it helps to have such a gorgeous collection of fabric scraplets, tidy or not. (That glass cabinet is yummy too). :)
Posted by: Kitty | June 13, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Love those pom poms...I've used those strips for crochet and rug hooking....Molly's quilt is fabulous....any chance you could show the whole thing?..with detail?..I am in LOVE with it...Love your writing....I always look forward to it. Thank you.
Susan
Posted by: Susan Jonsson | June 13, 2008 at 06:30 PM
Must. See. Quilt. My daughter and I are drooling over it--and the whole room.
Posted by: Amy | June 13, 2008 at 06:49 PM
cute!, am relieved i'm not the only one whose fabric is all a bit messy!
Posted by: lucykate crafts | June 13, 2008 at 07:10 PM
wonderful idea! thanks for sharing this.
Posted by: amanda | June 13, 2008 at 07:39 PM
What a beautiful quilt. I love the pom poms too!;-)
Posted by: Sal | June 13, 2008 at 07:46 PM